Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY6 · Dudley
96
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
B63 · Dudley
149
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Dudley has less crime — 96 vs 149 incidents in April 2026.
Hurst Green recorded notably higher crime than Dudley in April 2026 — 149 vs 96 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Other theft (12), while Hurst Green has more Criminal damage & arson (20). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Dudley recorded fewer crimes than Hurst Green — 96 vs 149 incidents. That is 36% fewer crimes. Dudley is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Dudley saw higher rates of Other theft while Hurst Green had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Dudley recorded fewer total crimes (96 vs 149).